A language disorder is characterized by problems with comprehending (receptive language) and sharing thoughts, feeling, ideas, and/or basic needs (expressive language). Impairments in one or both of these areas can impact a student's ability to:
**Helpful Tips**
Having a language disorder does not mean, your child can't understand things or express his or herself; it simply means they need one or more ways to help
~Be patient when trying to get information from your child
~Give your child some time to process what's been said
~Use visuals whenever feasible
~Do not give multiple directions all at once
~Have child repeat directions back to you to ensure they understand
~Ask specific questions
- Answer Questions
- Follow Directions (especially with multiple steps)
- Describing/retelling stories and/or events
- Make associations or connections
- Use age appropriate vocabulary
- Infer
**Helpful Tips**
Having a language disorder does not mean, your child can't understand things or express his or herself; it simply means they need one or more ways to help
~Be patient when trying to get information from your child
~Give your child some time to process what's been said
~Use visuals whenever feasible
~Do not give multiple directions all at once
~Have child repeat directions back to you to ensure they understand
~Ask specific questions